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Cuba, Illinois

Centerville
Middletown
Nicknames: 
Cube, Cubie-town
Location of Cuba in Fulton County, Illinois.
Location of Cuba in Fulton County, Illinois.
Cuba, Illinois is located in Fulton County, Illinois
Cuba, Illinois
Cuba, Illinois
Location in Fulton County, Illinois
Cuba, Illinois is located in Illinois
Cuba, Illinois
Cuba, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Country United States
State Illinois
County Fulton
Township Putman
Founded 1818
Area
 • Total 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2)
 • Land 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
682 ft (208 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,184
 • Density 2,180.48/sq mi (841.60/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Postal code
61427
Area code(s) 309
FIPS code 17-17991
GNIS ID 2393689

Cuba is a small city located in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 1,184 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.

History of Cuba

The United Electric Coal Co's. Cuba Mine, Cuba, Fulton County, Illinois. Largest dirt moving machine in USA used for strip mine operations at Cuba, Illinois - DPLA - fee4e96336d14cd78f1805eef087b803f
Historical photo of a large machine used for coal mining near Cuba, Illinois. This machine was one of the biggest of its kind in the USA during the mid-20th century.

Cuba was officially started in 1837. Before that, there were two smaller towns nearby called Centerville and Middleton. These two towns decided to join together to form one new town.

The people who founded the new town chose to name it after the island of Cuba. A post office has been open in Cuba since it was founded in 1837, helping people send and receive mail for many years.

Where is Cuba Located?

Cuba is found right in the middle of Fulton County. A main road, Illinois Route 97, goes through the city. This road can take you north about 40 miles to Galesburg. If you go south about 20 miles, you'll reach Havana, which is on the Illinois River.

The city of Cuba is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.54 square miles (or 1.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.

Who Lives in Cuba?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1860 348
1870 568 63.2%
1880 656 15.5%
1890 1,114 69.8%
1900 1,198 7.5%
1910 2,019 68.5%
1920 1,484 −26.5%
1930 1,479 −0.3%
1940 1,620 9.5%
1950 1,482 −8.5%
1960 1,380 −6.9%
1970 1,581 14.6%
1980 1,648 4.2%
1990 1,440 −12.6%
2000 1,418 −1.5%
2010 1,294 −8.7%
2020 1,184 −8.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

According to the 2020 census, 1,184 people live in Cuba. There were 457 households, which means 457 different homes or groups of people living together.

About 19.4% of the people living in Cuba are under 18 years old. About 22.3% are 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Cuba is about 48.3 years old.

Famous People from Cuba

Some notable people have come from Cuba, Illinois:

  • Paul H. Landis (born in 1901) was a sociologist, someone who studies how societies work.
  • Harry K. Newburn was an educator, meaning he worked in schools or universities.

See also

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